Digestive System Articles A-Z
| Acumulación de Líquido en el Pecho |
El hígado está ubicado justo debajo del músculo que separa el abdomen del pecho y los pulmones, conocido como "diafragma".
This eMedTV segment offers a detailed description of acute appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix). This article covers topics such as the causes, symptoms, treatment, and complications associated with the condition.
Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly, lasts for a short period of time, and usually gets better. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at acute pancreatitis by discussing the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.
Acute Pancreatitis Complications
Complications of acute pancreatitis can include lung problems, infections, and kidney failure. This part of the eMedTV library discusses these and other complications of acute pancreatitis, such as stomach problems.
When diagnosing acute pancreatitis, a doctor may order an abdominal ultrasound to look for gallstones. This eMedTV Web page describes how a doctor may use this test and other methods to make an acute pancreatitis diagnosis.
Symptoms of acute pancreatitis can include upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and a rapid pulse. As this eMedTV segment explains, someone with acute pancreatitis usually looks and feels very sick. This page discusses acute pancreatitis symptoms.
Acute pancreatitis treatment usually requires a hospital stay. This page on the eMedTV site explains how treatment for acute pancreatitis is designed to support vital bodily functions and prevent complications.
| Additional Resources (Liver Donation Surgery) |
Hospital chaplains, social workers, and other professionals are available for additional support. This video clip talks about the resources available to you as as you make your decision.
Adult Living Donor Liver Transplant
As this eMedTV Web page explains, an adult living donor liver transplant involves taking part of a liver from a healthy person and transplanting it into a sick person. Before this type of surgery, livers were taken from deceased donors only.
Adult Living Donor Liver Transplant -- The Donor's Perspective
It's easier to learn the process of an adult living donor liver transplant from the donor's perspective. This eMedTV Web page explains what to expect during the surgery, including potential risks and possible benefits.
After liver donation surgery, you may feel nauseous from the anesthesia or pain from the operation itself. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of what to expect post-surgery, including common side effects that may occur and tips on recovery.
Allergic Reaction During Living Donor Liver Surgery
An allergic reaction during living donor liver surgery sometimes occurs from the anesthesia. This eMedTV article describes common allergic reactions and explains how your healthcare team will help to prevent this from happening.
| Allergic Reaction To Medication (ERCP With Sphincterotomy Risks) |
This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.
Allergic Reactions and Colonoscopy
As this eMedTV article explains, allergic reactions (such as itchy eyes and skin rashes) can occur due to the anesthesia used during a colonoscopy. This portion of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at allergic reactions and colonoscopy.
Allergic Reactions With Upper Endoscopy
As with any medication, the drugs used for upper endoscopy could cause an allergic reaction. As this eMedTV page explains, reactions can range from skin rash to anaphylaxis. This page covers the possibility of allergic reactions with upper endoscopy.
| Alternativas |
Alternativas
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| Alternativas |
Alternativas
Alternatives to colonoscopy include rectal exams, barium enemas, and blood tests. This eMedTV segment describes various alternatives to colonoscopy in detail and explains the effectiveness of each.
| Alternatives to ERCP With Sphincterotomy |
This video clip describes possible alternatives to ERCP.
Anal bleeding can be caused by things like infection, hemorrhoids, inflammation, cancer, and ulcers. This eMedTV article explores the different types of anal bleeding as well as common diagnostic tests (such as endoscopy) and treatment options.
| Anestesia General |
Anestesia General
Anesthesia for Liver Donation Surgery
This eMedTV resource discusses the purpose of using anesthesia. For liver donation surgery, general anesthesia is used to put you into a deep sleep so that you don't feel any pain, pressure, or movement during the operation.
| Angiogram - Liver |
This video explains how healthcare providers perform an angiogram to see liver.
Some procedures require an angiogram, and liver donation is a serious procedure that may call for this tool. This eMedTV article describes what you can see through an angiogram image, such as the size, position, and appearance of your liver.
| Angiograma |
Si fuera necesario realizarle un angiograma, se le solicitará que se acueste sobre una mesa y se le insertará un tubo pequeño y flexible en un vaso sanguíneo en la parte superior de la pierna cerca de la ingle.
| Antes de la Cirugía de Donación de Hígado |
Analicemos ahora qué puede esperar antes, durante y después de la cirugía.
| Análisis Detallado de la Donación de Hígado |
Análisis Detallado de la Donación de Hígado
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| Análisis Detallado de la Donación de Hígado |
Análisis Detallado de la Donación de Hígado
This eMedTV page describes appendicitis, or inflammation of the appendix. The symptoms, complications, and treatment are briefly explained, and a link to more information is provided. Apendecitis is a common misspelling of appendicitis.
This eMedTV segment provides a quick overview of appendicitis. This article covers topics such as symptoms, potential complications, and treatment (such as surgery). Apendicites is a common misspelling of appendicitis.
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked, either by feces or due to an infection. This eMedTV article explains apendicities in detail, including symptoms and treatment. Apendicities is a common misspelling of appendicitis.
This eMedTV resource discusses appendicitis, a medical emergency that involves an inflamed appendix. This page provides a basic overview of the condition, with a link to more information. Apendicitis is a common misspelling of appendicitis.
Appendicitis symptoms include nausea and abdominal pain, but patients don't always have symptoms. This page of the eMedTV website explains appendicitis symptoms in detail. Apendicitis symptoms is a common misspelling of appendicitis symptoms.
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked, either by feces or due to an infection. This eMedTV article explains apendicitus in detail, including symptoms and treatment. Apendicitus is a common misspelling of appendicitis.
Appendicitis is a dangerous condition that involves an inflammation of the appendix. This eMedTV Web page provides a brief overview of the condition, including its symptoms and treatment. Appendecitis is a common misspelling of appendicitis.
This eMedTV article contains information about appendicitis, or inflammation of the appendix. This article offers a brief overview of the condition and provides a link to more information. Appendicites is a common misspelling of appendicitis.
This eMedTV resource provides information about appendicitis, an inflammation of the appendix. This dangerous condition occurs most often in people between the ages of 10 and 30. Appendicities is a common misspelling of appendicitis.
Appendicitis is a serious medical attention, often requiring emergency treatment. This page of the eMedTV website provides an in-depth look at appendicitis, including symptoms, and includes links to additional information.
Pain in the lower-right area of the abdomen, nausea, and vomiting are common appendicitis attack symptoms. This eMedTV Web page offers information on these and other symptoms, and provides a link to more information on the topic.
Appendicitis complications are serious and range from a rupture of the appendix to peritonitis to organ failure -- and even death. This page of the eMedTV archives describes appendicitis complications and explains what happens if it goes untreated.
The information presented in this eMedTV article outlines the process doctors use when making an appendicitis diagnosis. The patient's medical history, physical exam findings, and test results all are factors doctors take into consideration.
Appendicitis in children has the same causes and treatment as in adults. As this eMedTV article explains, however, it can be hard to diagnose appendicitis in children. They can't always express what hurts, and doctors rely on less specific symptoms.
Abdominal pain, nausea, and loss of appetite are common appendicitis signs. This eMedTV segment provides a brief overview of these and other symptoms, and explains how other conditions need to be ruled out before making a definitive diagnosis.